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‘Sombre, grateful’ nation to hold silent tribute to key workers who have died
People are being asked to pause for a minute’s silence to remember the key workers who have died in the coronavirus pandemic.
The tribute on Tuesday at 11am will reflect the sacrifices made and the appreciation of a “sombre but grateful nation”, the chief executive of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said.
Unison, the Royal College of Midwives and the RCN launched a campaign last week for the nation to take a moment to honour frontline staff who have died during the Covid-19 crisis.
Between them the organisations represent more than a million NHS and public service workers including porters, refuse collectors and care staff.
https://www.itv.com/news/2020-04-28/sombre-grateful-nation-to-hold-silent-tribute-to-key-workers-who-have-died/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R195R-6n8Do
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Man dressed as grim reaper to visit Florida beaches that reopen too early
https://mashable.com/article/daniel-uhlfelder-grim-reaper-florida-beaches/?europe=true
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Man in Crete keeps testing positive for Covid-19 for over a month
The man is exhibiting no symptoms
http://en.protothema.gr/man-in-crete-keeps-testing-positive-for-covid-19-for-over-a-month/
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Captain Tom's spitfire flypast to mark 100th birthday cancelled amid fears it will draw crowds
Officials deemed the proposed sortie as non-essential travel and are concerned publicity over flight would draw too many spectators
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/04/28/captain-toms-spitfire-flypast-mark-100th-birthday-cancelled/
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Britain’s biggest holiday firm is selling Spanish holidays for mid-May
Exclusive: Tui is charging £323 for a week’s self-catering in the resort of Salou, including flights from Manchester to Reus and coach transfers, on 15 May
Britain's biggest holiday firm is selling Spanish beach packages to the Costa Dorada for departure on 15 May – despite the severe lockdown measures in force in both the UK and Spain.
Travel to a UK airport is in breach of current lockdown rules for the purposes of a holiday flight, and the Foreign Office warns against all-but-essential travel abroad until further notice.
Tui appears confident, however, that the regulations will be eased sufficiently for a journey to Manchester airport.
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/spain-flight-tui-coronavirus-foreign-office-uk-travel-advice-a9487496.html
Hm, maybe Roger was right, could it be they're desperate to get cash flowing in?
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Michael Robinson dead: Former Liverpool striker dies aged 61
Robinson, who the European Cup, Division One title and the League Cup in 1984 in his first – and only – full season with Liverpool, revealed in December 2018 he had been diagnosed with a malignant melanoma.
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/michael-robinson-dead-dies-age-61-liverpool-ireland-a9487366.html
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Coronavirus chaos could cause extra 7 million unintended pregnancies, UN study finds
Researchers also predict 31 million additional cases of gender-based violence
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/coronavirus-sex-pregnancy-women-contraception-gender-violence-lockdown-a9486466.html
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Nightingale-style hospitals may spread coronavirus more widely, Cambridge study suggests
Concerns have been raised that the nature of these large air-conditioned halls means that the virus can spread further and linger for longer
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/04/28/nightingale-style-hospitals-may-spread-coronavirus-widely-due/
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Only suitable for viewing if you aren't offended by images of a sexual nature:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iqjGCLXQyA
Tacoma Fire Department is a relatively new USA comedy series set in a fire station in Tacoma, Washington.
May or may not get snapped up for UK TV.